Unlock the versatile benefits of our Hexane Free Castor Oil, a thick, pale oil renowned for its unique fatty acid profile, extracted through an expeller process free from solvents like hexane. A staple in cosmetics and natural healing, this oil is perfect for Kiwi crafters creating balms, lipsticks, soaps, and massage blends.
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Contains 85-95% ricinoleic acid, with modest oleic and linoleic acids, enhancing skin and hair health.
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Low comedogenic (1/5) and non-irritating, suitable for all skin types.
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Expeller-pressed and hexane-free, ensuring a pure, natural product.
Castor Oil stands out with its unusual composition, featuring ricinoleic acid, which acts as a humectant and increases viscosity, making it a “dry” yet effective oil. Soluble in alcohol and compatible with beeswax, it’s widely used in balms and deodorants for its unique solubility. With a low molecular weight, it penetrates the skin easily, acting as a softening agent and increasing skin thickness due to its acanthotic activity. Rich in antioxidants, it deeply conditions and heals skin and hair, soothing conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and reducing hair loss, while its emollient properties help with muscle aches and inflammation when used in poultices. In cosmetics, its glossy, slightly sticky texture enhances lipsticks, preventing feathering, and its shine adds appeal to finished products.
Origin: India
Extraction Method: Expeller (Hexane Free)
Please note: Sizes 50ml-200ml will come in a amber glass bottle. Larger sizes come in plastic.